The CAFT Family

We think of ourselves as one big family here at CAFT! Now, our actual family is much bigger and includes lovely people from all over; from groups and children that visit us, event attendees, to challengers, local and national businesses and our amazing Patrons and President! That said, here’s the family down on the farm.

Bobby

Bobby - CAFT Mascot

Fun Fact: I share my name with CAFT President, Sir Bobby Charlton!

Alistair

Alistair Laing - Charity Relationship Manager

Fun Fact: My favourite toy when I was growing up was my scalextric!

Alex

Alex Norbury - Activity Play Specialist

The best thing about CAFT is meeting inspirational children, families and carers every day!

Jim

Jim Scott - Facilities Team Member

My favourite toy when I was growing up was my yoyo!

Catherine

Catherine Watton - Charity Shop Manager

The best thing about CAFT is that it allows children to simply be children for a little while.

Emma

Emma Wilcox - Senior Activity Play Specialist

When I was growing up I wanted to be a teacher or policewoman.

Martin

Martin Mears - Facilities Team Member

Helen C

Helen Crowther - Trust Fundraiser & Press Officer

My go to karaoke song is Twist and Shout by The Beatles!

Helen H-M

Helen Hampson McDwyer - Activity Play Specialist

Three words I would use to describe myself are… Loud, weird & bubbly.

Holly

Holly Tyalor - Activity Play Specialist

The first thing I do when I get home from work is have a cup of tea.

Ian

Ian Eccles - CEO

The best piece of advice I have ever received was “Never take yourself too seriously!”

Peta

Peta Green - Finance Administrator

When I was growing up I wanted to be Miss World and live on Southfork Ranch.

Marie

Marie Molnar - HR Manager

Katy

Katy Airey - Marketing Coordinator

The best thing about CAFT is the laughter; it is the best medicine.

Kim

Kim Shaughnessy - Housekeeper

My ideal Sunday is spent eating and drinking with my family.

Jure

Jure Modic - Sports & Challenges Coordinator

A fun fact about me: I was once adopted by aborigines and renamed Gbarunga, which means waterbird.

Caz

Caz Fielding - Holiday Programme Coordinator

My motto is … "Are you excited?"

Stuart

Stuart Wilkinson - Senior Activity Play Specialist

When I was growing up I wanted to be a milkman through the week and an astronaut over the weekend! (I was seven years old!)

Caroline

Caroline Porter - Activity Play Specialist

A fun fact about me is that I am the best Hot Chocolate maker at CAFT!

Rob

Rob Bashforth - Community Fundraiser

My favourite game growing up was Monopoly.

Pippa

Pippa Watton - Events Fundraiser

The best thing about CAFT is that I feel like we are doing something that is really appreciated by our visitors.

Tom

Tom Lockett - Facilities Manager

My superhero name would be Obi-Tom Kenobi and my super power would be the Jedi mind trick!

Rosie

Rosie - CAFT Mascot

A fun fact about me is that I was created by CAFT Patron, Curtis Jobling, illustrator extraordinaire.

Simone

Simone Mullarkey - Activity Play Specialist

A fun fact about me is that I am a florist too!

Nicola

Nicola Brookes-Gardner - Housekeeper

My motto is “live life to the full!”

Sarah

Sarah Royle - Housekeeper

When I was growing up my favourite game was Twister!

Jacqui

Jacqui Harris - Chef

Tony

Tony Heathcliffe - Facilities Team Member

Donate

A donation to our charity goes a very, very long way and makes such a huge difference. This was summed up perfectly by Alison Ashley from Hebden Green Special School who brought a group of children for a holiday.

“The Adventure Farm is a magical place. From the moment you arrive, children and staff are treated as honoured guests, dear friends and VIPs! The benefits for the children last way beyond the weeks holiday. Memories and bonds are formed, where even five years later the children reflect on holidays, discussing activities and bringing photographs to our attention. They ALWAYS talk about the Adventure Farm during their graduation, citing it as a highlight of their time in the Primary Department.

Some of our children live with life limiting or severely disabling conditions; the Adventure Farm gives them the time and space to enjoy things they would otherwise not access and these are once in a lifetime opportunities. I consider myself and our school to be friends of the Adventure Farm. Beyond that, I consider myself to be a believer in what the Adventure Farm achieves – a place for love, normality, richness, fun and self esteem to be nurtured and grown. The farm is a truly unique and amazing place.”

Contact Us

There are many ways you can get in touch with us here at The Adventure Farm. If you would like to fill in the form below, one of our staff will contact you straight away. Alternatively, you could call us on 01565 830 053 (our offices are manned Monday - Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-3.45pm).